1999 Renault Grand Espace RT review from UK and Ireland
"Big, comfy bus with niggling issues"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Petrol tank warped causing a leak in the sender unit housing seal.
Dash airbag warning light.
Tailgate locking mechanism.
General comments?
My Grande Espace was bought in July 2005 specifically for the school run.
It cost £7000 but had just 20,000 miles on it, confirmed by MOTs.
The exhaust fell off (corroded through) on day two and the front tyres needed almost immediate replacement.
The front brakes had been renewed 6 months before my purchase, the rear ones were replaced 6 months after.
Apart from these consumables it has been pretty good.
Around April 2006 it started to smell of petrol so off to the garage it went for annual service. The warped petrol tank was replaced, cost £500.
It is a nice car to drive, big and roomy with space for 7 six foot adults and their luggage. Or six 15yo kids and their school bags.
It has taken the family 2000 miles round France on holiday and never failed to start.
The engine performance is impressive for a 2 litre in such a large car, pulling eagerly and returning an average 30mpg.
It has niggly faults, but you get used to them and overall it is a very good car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2007 |